Joseph and Marsha
The story of Marsha P. Johnson and her enduring love for Joseph Ratanski as performed in Gary LeGault's new musical play.
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Gary LeGaultDirector
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Gary LeGaultWriter
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Gary LeGaultProducer
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Bry PayneKey Cast"Marsha"
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Jack Warren LewisKey Cast"Joseph "
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Project Type:Documentary
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Genres:Drama
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Runtime:1 hour 47 minutes 28 seconds
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Completion Date:June 13, 2023
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Production Budget:50,000 USD
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Country of Origin:United States, United States
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Country of Filming:United States, United States
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Language:English
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Shooting Format:Digital
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Aspect Ratio:16:9
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:No
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Student Project:No
Gary LeGault is an artist, playwright and filmmaker, whose first comedy, Bravo Isabel, starred Paulita Sedgwick (Edie's cousin), and was presented at New York's Pulitzer prize-winning Theater for the New City in 1976. His initial screenplay, Ina and Bruno, was presented on Manhattan Cable Television in 1982. His next motion picture, The Roadsinger, was produced at EZTV in Hollywood during 1985, followed by The Private Life of Marilyn Monroe in 1987. After a twenty-one year absence, Mr. LeGault returned to movie making with East of the Tar Pits, starring Holly Woodlawn, which premiered at the 2008 New York Underground Film Festival. In 2010, he presented his play, Doctor Noguchi, at The Complex in Hollywood, followed by his musical, Wind in the Widows, and drawing-room farce, Dial 'M' for Marlene, based on an intimate meeting between Marlene Dietrich and Marilyn Monroe. In 2023 Mr. LeGault returned to the Theater for the New City, presenting his musical play, Joseph and Marsha, based on the life and times of the late civil rights activist, Marsha P. Johnson. His final play for the American musical theater, Camera Ready, based on the life of the late videographer, Nelson Sullivan is scheduled for production at the Theater for the New City during June of 2025.
Every element of the production should contribute to one, overall effect.